New pics of the $350 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969k10stepside · 10-27-2007, 06:54 PM

I had the blazer outside today and took a few pics....It started as a $350 blazer running,driving and the 4wd worked,and was mostly complete.The motor was a crate motor a few years back and has a edelbrock 650 and aluminum intake.Tranny is a stock TH350 and has the NP205 t-case.Stock axles with 3:73s and has a posi in the rear

It has a B&M shifter on it now,but is going to be replaced with a stock setup once I get a set of 4wd linkages.It came with stock buckets in the front and rear seat with all the brackets.I put in a windshield frame and a windshield,put on a stock front bumper,did alot of body work,changed the hood and tailgate,and replaced drivers side door.I need to get the fender cups welded in,finish on the windshield frame,finish the rear floor,and primer and put on some cheap flat black paint..I am getting a better set of bumpers,I am also putting a 4" lift on it this winter and some 33s or 34s on rallys.The single wall top and hatch in ok shape was $200.I have about $650 in it now,ready for the road but not the best looking.Not to bad of a price,eh?

It should be a good 4wd for the winter,and a fun one to cruise around in with the top off once it warms back up next year..Note the hood isn't closed all the way,so that is why there is a gap between the hood and fenders
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What it looked like when I first got it....
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Thealien · 10-27-2007, 07:31 PM

I think you've done good. Enjoy

toomanytoyz · 10-27-2007, 07:39 PM

Dustin,

You Have Done an Outstanding Job on the Blazer, Look's 100 % Better than when you 1st Got it. Not a Bad investment at all................

Rick

the_goat · 10-27-2007, 07:42 PM

Outstanding! What's the story behind it? Where did you find it, etc

1969k10stepside · 10-27-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

I think you've done good. Enjoy

Thanks

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Dustin,

You Have Done an Outstanding Job on the Blazer, Look's 100 % Better than when you 1st Got it. Not a Bad investment at all................

Rick

Rick,Thanks!,and I think it was well worth the money.I probably would have payed that for it non running and less complete..I can't wait to see how it looks all painted and lifted with some new wheels and tires..

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Originally Posted by the_goat

Outstanding! What's the story behind it? Where did you find it, etc

Ebay...I bought a 4wd '69 off ebay in Wisconsin a few years back and was really wanting a blazer or jimmy,running or not.I seen this one in Northern Kentucky and it wasn't too far away to kill the deal so I went for it.It was listed once,was suppose to be sold but then relisted a week or 2 later.I watched it and waited to the last day..Entered the winning bid 25 seconds before it ended and got it...A few weeks later it was home.I worked on it,tuned it up,pulled the top off and enjoyed driving it from the end of August till mid October with the top off.

72BlckButy · 10-28-2007, 08:46 AM

Great find!

ColoradoK5 · 10-28-2007, 08:52 AM

Nice deal! looks alot better than it did b4.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-28-2007, 09:26 AM

You've made some great progress on that for sure. I love bargains like that. I got my K5 for $600 or $650, don't remember which at the moment, and you know how much fun I'm having with it!

fun in dirt · 10-28-2007, 09:35 AM

Great progress! The flat black will make it feel like a different truck. Here is what I used http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234675

bad_turbo · 10-28-2007, 02:49 PM

Alot of hard work turned out great! Awesome job! Now come down here and do my bodywork on my burb

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-28-2007, 04:27 PM

CONGRATS, You are officially moving faster than I am

1969k10stepside · 10-28-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_turbo

Alot of hard work turned out great! Awesome job! Now come down here and do my bodywork on my burb

Ok,you pay for a flight there and back..and supplies..and labor....and you are behind my '71 4wd...
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My '69 4wd...
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And my '72 GMC stepside 4wd...Do I have enough projects???

I might be able to help you in about 2035 or so...

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1969k10stepside · 10-29-2007, 10:20 PM

You can read my thread in the 4wd section for a complete story but here is a summary...The front springs on my 71 4wd werent arched enough so the company sent me new springs free of charge.I still have these old ones which were a 4" lift spring,but they aren't arched for a 4" lift.All I have to do is arch the springs,and then they will be a 4" lift spring.Then I will only have to get rear blocks,u bolts,and shocks and then I'll have a 4" lift for the blazer..I figure maybe $200 total in the lift..Looks like it may gain a few inches in a few weeks.I'll probably take it over to my buddies shop which has a lift to make the install a little easier and quicker.

10-27-2007, 06:54 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	New pics of the $350 Blazer I had the blazer outside today and took a few pics....It started as a $350 blazer running,driving and the 4wd worked,and was mostly complete.The motor was a crate motor a few years back and has a edelbrock 650 and aluminum intake.Tranny is a stock TH350 and has the NP205 t-case.Stock axles with 3:73s and has a posi in the rear It has a B&M shifter on it now,but is going to be replaced with a stock setup once I get a set of 4wd linkages.It came with stock buckets in the front and rear seat with all the brackets.I put in a windshield frame and a windshield,put on a stock front bumper,did alot of body work,changed the hood and tailgate,and replaced drivers side door.I need to get the fender cups welded in,finish on the windshield frame,finish the rear floor,and primer and put on some cheap flat black paint..I am getting a better set of bumpers,I am also putting a 4" lift on it this winter and some 33s or 34s on rallys.The single wall top and hatch in ok shape was $200.I have about $650 in it now,ready for the road but not the best looking.Not to bad of a price,eh? It should be a good 4wd for the winter,and a fun one to cruise around in with the top off once it warms back up next year..Note the hood isn't closed all the way,so that is why there is a gap between the hood and fenders What it looked like when I first got it.... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-28-2007 at 05:48 PM. Reason: added before pics

10-27-2007, 07:31 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer I think you've done good. Enjoy

10-27-2007, 07:39 PM	#3
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer Dustin, You Have Done an Outstanding Job on the Blazer, Look's 100 % Better than when you 1st Got it. Not a Bad investment at all................ Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

10-27-2007, 07:42 PM	#4
the_goat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 385	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer Outstanding! What's the story behind it? Where did you find it, etc

10-28-2007, 08:46 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer Great find! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-28-2007, 08:52 AM	#7
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer Nice deal! looks alot better than it did b4.

10-28-2007, 09:26 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer You've made some great progress on that for sure. I love bargains like that. I got my K5 for $600 or $650, don't remember which at the moment, and you know how much fun I'm having with it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-28-2007, 09:35 AM	#9
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer Great progress! The flat black will make it feel like a different truck. Here is what I used http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234675 __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

10-28-2007, 02:49 PM	#10
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer Alot of hard work turned out great! Awesome job! Now come down here and do my bodywork on my burb __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-28-2007, 04:27 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer CONGRATS, You are officially moving faster than I am __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-29-2007, 10:20 PM	#13
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: New pics of the $350 Blazer You can read my thread in the 4wd section for a complete story but here is a summary...The front springs on my 71 4wd werent arched enough so the company sent me new springs free of charge.I still have these old ones which were a 4" lift spring,but they aren't arched for a 4" lift.All I have to do is arch the springs,and then they will be a 4" lift spring.Then I will only have to get rear blocks,u bolts,and shocks and then I'll have a 4" lift for the blazer..I figure maybe $200 total in the lift..Looks like it may gain a few inches in a few weeks.I'll probably take it over to my buddies shop which has a lift to make the install a little easier and quicker.



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